Who would have thought that a play about the exorcism of an elderly
Jewish New Yorker's tormented (but otherwise lovely) granddaughter would
also be the most romantic show around town.  But it is.  Not only that, The
Tenth Man has about as fine an ensemble of older actors (60s/70s/80s) as
you’ll ever see.

The role of the possessed granddaughter is double cast, and the night I
attended, Tania Gonzalez gave an absolutely heartbreaking (and dazzling)
performance--truly spectacular work by an young actress with a future in the
biz.

She is surrounded by what is without question the most experienced
ensemble in L.A. (the magnificent John Ruskin is 82 years young!) in a play
which is not only fascinating and informative (I learned a lot about Jewish
culture) but funny as can be, and ultimately a profoundly beautiful and
moving love story. (Alex Craig Mann's performance as Gonzalez' troubled
savior is every bit as good as hers!)

My only quibble--Act 1 is about 20 minutes too long—too much of a good
thing. But forget that--Just go see this show!
MAY 2006, SKYLIGHT THEATRE, LOS ANGELES.

--Steven Stanley